weaken
verb (used with object)
has been weakening
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present perfect progressiveof weaken (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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What has been happening is that oil demand has been weakening in response to higher prices, inflation pressure and economic disruption, said Kessens at Tortoise Capital.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
A massive system of ocean currents in the Atlantic that plays a key role in regulating Earth's climate has been weakening for almost 20 years, according to a new study.
From Science Daily ● May 10, 2026
While energy supply shocks could raise prices for goods and services in related sectors, flight-to-safety demand for the dollar sparked by the conflict has been weakening the yen, further threatening to accelerate inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
This week, investors will get an update on both the labor market, which has been weakening, and inflation, which has stubbornly stayed above the Fed’s 2% target.
From Barron's ● Dec. 14, 2025
However, the poverty-focused think tank the Resolution Foundation says pay growth has been weakening.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
